81R2869 JGH-D
By: Callegari H.R. No. 53
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Sergeant Charles Bernard
Kitowski III suffered an unspeakable loss with the passing of this
brave soldier in Afghanistan on August 12, 2007, at the age of 31;
and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 345th Psychological Operations
Company, 2nd Psychological Operations Group, U.S. Army Civil
Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, Sergeant Kitowski
was based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina; he had served in
Afghanistan for about a year when he was mortally wounded in
Nangarhar Province; and
WHEREAS, Born in Gulfport, Mississippi, on August 10, 1976,
"Trey" Kitowski grew up in Katy and graduated from St. Thomas High
School in Houston in 1994; he earned a degree in management
information systems from the University of St. Thomas in 1998 and
went on to work in the finance department of Southwest Airlines in
Dallas; and
WHEREAS, In 2005, with American troops engaged in a difficult
struggle overseas, Charles Kitowski joined the United States Army,
knowing that he would probably soon see action in the Middle East;
his willing determination to shoulder a burden he could have easily
avoided spoke volumes about his character, his sense of duty, and
his patriotism; to all who knew him well, his decision was
consistent with his whole-hearted readiness to give of himself in
behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, Known for his ever-present smile and fun-loving,
generous nature, Sergeant Kitowski brought laughter and joy into
the lives of his family and many friends; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his courageous service and
immeasurable sacrifice, Sergeant Kitowski was awarded the Bronze
Star, the Purple Heart, and the Meritorious Service Medal; his
decorations also included the Combat Action Badge, the Global War
on Terror Medal, and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal; and
WHEREAS, A man who gave his best effort in everything he
undertook, Sergeant Kitowski performed his mission in Afghanistan
with exemplary dedication and professionalism; his unwavering
integrity and devotion to this country reflected the highest ideals
of the United States armed forces, and his fellow citizens owe him a
debt of gratitude that the passage of time can never diminish; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Sergeant Charles
Bernard Kitowski III and extend deepest sympathy to the members of
his family: to his parents, Theresa and Chuck Kitowski; to his
grandparents, Zenia and Charlie Kitowski; to the love of his life,
Berri Gentry; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sergeant
Charles Bernard Kitowski III.